PPT-The Middle Ages: Introduction

Vocabulary Middle Ages Castle Chivalry Vassal Knight Feudalism Fief Lord Serf Manor Coat of Arms What was the Middle Ages the Middle of The Middle Ages was the period of European history between 500AD and 1500AD. Military technology. Luis Miguel Agudelo. 7.2. Introduction. . Military. . t. echnology. in . the. . Middle. . Ages. . was. . very. . advanced. , and . without. . it. , . some. of . the. . By the ninth century, the rulers that filled the void after the fall of the Roman emperors in Western Europe were often incapable of controlling all of their lands.. In exchange for loyalty, a king often granted an estate, . An overview. EUROPE: 526-600 CE. MIDDLE AGES: “THE AGE OF FAITH”. MONASTICISM. The rise of monks. Poverty, chastity, obedience. Monasteries. Centers of learning – monks could read and write. Schools. More Farming & New Methods. -Warmer climate, farming in regions previously too cold to grow crops.. The . Heavy Plow. The Horse Collar. The Three-Field . System . 2 out of 3 fields used…why?. Innovations increased food production. Power DECENTRALIZED from empire. . 3 Important Elements of Middle Ages (Dork Ages) . Political- Feudalism. King. Lord/Noble/Vassal. Knight. Peasants. Serf (tied to land, was not sold). ECONOMIC. MANORIALISM- basic economic arrangement during Middle Ages which rested on set of rights and obligation between a lord and his serfs. Lord provided serf with housing, farmland, protection from bandits. Serf tended the lord’s lands, cared for his animals, went on Starbucks runs. 500-1500s. The Franks. King Clovis . Warrior king of the Franks. Germanic kingdoms were now the uniting force in Europe. Established the most powerful Christian kingdom of the time. France is derived from their name . Also known as the Medieval Period. Occurred from 400—1400 . Three classes of people. Nobility. Clergy. Peasants. Nobility. The nobility were rich landowners.. These are the people we hear about in legends of knights in shining armor. . Cultural History of Britain. Lecture 3. The Middle Ages: . Periodisations. European History: 476 AD-1492 Middle Ages. Early Middle Ages (5. th. century-10. th. century). High Middle Ages (11. th. -13. Religion and Culture. During the Middle Ages, Christianity was becoming the main religion being practiced. The catholic church was the on church around at the time, and it had its own laws and practices. . Early Middle Ages. Scholars often refer to the period from 500-1000 as the Dark Ages.. This is because Roman Empire was seen as efficient, glamorous, successful and praised as achieving the highest cultural achievements.. Topic: Middle Ages Day I. Aim: How did the Church impact daily society during the Middle Ages?. Agenda: . Notes on page 33. Crossword puzzle on page 34. Finish reading from pages 25-31. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QV7CanyzhZg. The Early Middle Ages. The Age of . Charlemagne. He was crowned Holy Roman Emperor by Leo III.. He made his home in Aachen.. He became the European model and basis for feudalism.. The Early Middle Ages. . The famous Middle Age castles are The Tower of London, Warwick Castle, Leeds Castle, Windsor Castle, Caernarvon Castle, and the Chateau Galliard. A castle is part of a manor . These castles were probably on a manor. Some of the most important things on a castle . Navigation. Click the YouTube symbols on pages to connect to external videos. . Click to take you to the main factors menu.. Click icon left to download supporting worksheets and activities. Click on the icon for a brief recap of.